Havana is typically 6 hours behind Madrid. Madrid uses CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) while Havana uses Cuba Standard Time (UTC-5) with DST. The exact difference varies during DST transitions.
Spain and Cuba share deep historical and cultural connections dating back centuries. Spanish is the official language in both countries.
Morning in Madrid works best. 9:00 AM Madrid is 3:00 AM Havana (too early), but 3:00 PM Madrid is 9:00 AM Havana - perfect for business calls.
Air Europa and Iberia operate direct flights between Madrid and Havana, taking about 9-10 hours. Tourism and family connections drive significant travel between Spain and Cuba.